Government shutdown threat eases after House passes a 45-day funding plan, sending it to Senate

The threat of a federal government shutdown was easing after the House swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open. The measure now goes to the Senate, which also is meeting Saturday. The bill drops aid for Ukraine but adds U.S. disaster assistance. House passage came after Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped plans for steep spending cuts and relied on Democratic help. It was a head-spinning turnaround after days of House chaos. Without a deal in place by midnight, millions of federal workers would face furloughs and programs and services that Americans rely on would begin to face disruptions. Senators are expected to vote later Saturday.
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